May 16, 2013
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) is pleased to announce the state fiscal year (SFY) 2014 Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants under the Ecosystem Restoration Program (ERP). These grants are supported by capital construction funds contained in the fiscal year 2014 state budget. The ERP’s goal in awarding these grants is to reduce […]
Vermontivate! is an award-winning community sustainability game that brings fun, playfulness, and collaborative competition to the serious work of tackling the global climate crisis. Anyone can play Vermontivate! The 6-week game is designed to entertain and edify a wide range of ages and experience levels – from Total Newbies to Green Living Pros. Players […]
May 14, 2013
I would like to let you know that the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) will be hosting a Leadership Training Workshop for small water systems in EPA Region 1 on June 19 & 20, 2013. The workshop will be held at the EPA New England Regional Laboratory (NERL) in North Chelmsford, MA. The attached flyer […]
May 10, 2013
The Department of Housing and Community Development Preservation Trust of Vermont present the: 2013 Historic Preservation & Downtown Conference Friday, June 7th 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barre Opera House in Downtown Barre, Vermont REGISTER NOW Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 22, 2013 Conference Check in & on-site registration from 7:30 a.m. to […]
May 8, 2013
Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions 2013 Grant Information Grant range: $250 – $600 Grant application due: June 15, 2013 Grant award announcement: July 1, 2013 Mailing address: 89 Main Street, Suite 4, Montpelier VT 05602 Email address: Karen Freeman, kfreeman@vhcb.org Goals: • To assist local committees/groups to become Conservation Commissions • To increase the functioning […]
May 6, 2013
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission now has a Facebook page! Our new Facebook page allows us to send quick updates to your newsfeed regarding everything from events, workshops, grant alerts and legislative updates to scenic photos and interesting tidbits about special places in Central Vermont. We can also respond to comments from interested citizens and […]
April 25, 2013
How Towns can Figure Out How They Stack Up — News courtesty of VTDigger Montpelier, Vt – A new checklist is now available to help towns rate whether or not they are economically, environmentally, and socially resilient. The Vermont Natural Resources Council today released The Resilient Communities Scorecard, which builds on the Smart Growth Scorecard […]
April 18, 2013
Vermont League of Cities and Towns Spring Planning and Zoning Forum is planned for May 22nd at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. This event offers participants a chance to discuss pressing issues in municipal planning and zoning with officials from across the state. The workshop will provide a dynamic mix of legal information, […]
April 5, 2013
Comment’s on Vermont’s housing and community development priorities due May 2, 2013 Curious about Vermont’s housing and community development priorities for 2013 or how they are developed? The 2013 Action Plan of Vermont’s Consolidated Plan outlines the state’s plans for spending the $10 million received each year through four HUD programs. The plan is available […]
Title: BioFinder for Vermont Planners Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Join us for a Webinar on April 10! BioFinder is a new online tool identifying areas that contribute to Vermont’s biological diversity. This webinar will focus on using this tool for municipal natural resources planning. Space is limited. […]